Regulation
FSA deputy chairman resigns
James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS has resigned from his post as the deputy chairman of the FSA after allegations that he ignored risk warnings about the growth of the now-stricken UK bank.
Deputy chairman of the FSA resigns
James Crosby, the former chief executive of HBOS has resigned from his post as the deputy chairman of the FSA after allegations that he ignored risk warnings about the growth of the now-stricken UK bank.
India non-life premiums grow 20%
(BestWire) - India's nonlife insurance sector is likely to achieve 20% annual growth in premium income over the next six years, supported by a massive promotion campaign in both urban and rural areas, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and…
FSA issues warning over Midlands broker
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued the attached Consumer Warning about A Razzaq Insurance Brokers.
Scor says business volumes up 3% at renewals
Scor, the French reinsurer, said that business volumes rose 3% during the Jan 1 reinsurance renewals.
Time to test yourself
A selection of topical questions from the question banks of ed.learn - the CII's online training resource
ABI sets out to rebuild trust across Europe
The Association of British Insurers has published a report that aims to help restore confidence in E...
Out of the loop
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ELD to account
Environmental liability
A capital idea
In series: Solvency II
EC may allow insurers to air views on BERs
The European Commission may hold a hearing to allow insurers to air views on whether the industry's ...
The claims game
Overseas Travel Claims
The right choice for redundancies
Redundancies
Appointment at Watson Wyatt
Watson Wyatt has announced the appointment of Martin Muir as the leader of its insurance and financi...
Appointment at Travelers
Travelers Insurance Company has named Paul Cusition as chief underwriting officer for its internatio...
GAB Robins UK closes in on deal
GAB Robins UK's management team is in advanced discussions to acquire a controlling equity interest in the UK business operations.
Former QBE MD joins loss adjuster
Stephen Fitzgerald has joined Delta Claims Services as non-executive chairman.
Transparency of claims is growing issue, say AMII and Biba
Transparency of claims is a growing issue for many in the PMI sector, according to the Association of Insurance Intermediaries and British Insurance Brokers' Association.
KPMG appoints new insurance partner
KPMG has appointed Stuart Shepley as partner in the Insurance Risk and Actuarial Services group where he will have particular responsibility for growing and developing KPMG's non-life insurance risk and actuarial practice across Europe.
Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Q3 net profit jumps
(Bestwire) South Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd reported a 31.5% rise in net profit to 434bn won (US$316.7m) in the first three quarters of its 2008 fiscal year.
New body to combat knee-jerk regulation
Fears that recent crises in the global financial system could be met by inefficient, knee-jerk regulatory initiatives have prompted the International Underwriting Association to launch a new representation service for members.
Liberty grabs AIG senior casualty manager
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe), a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has said that Christopher Holborn has been appointed casualty manager for its Continental European business, covering LIU Europe's Continental European offices.
FSA publishes Financial Risk Outlook
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has reminded firms of the importance of treating fairly those customers suffering difficulties in its Financial Risk Outlook.